Posture is Paramount.
― Cindy Ann Peterson
One lovely weekend, i was watching one of my favourite TV Series – Greys Anatomy when a scene came on and Amelia Sheperd (a neurosurgeon practising at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, portrayed by Caterina Scorsone) took a few minutes before a life threatening surgery to pose. ‘You will not only feel more confident but you will perform measurably better.‘ She said.
Curious to know more about this Super Hero aka #PowerPose, i did a search online and found a great presentation given at TED by Harvard Business School professor and Social psychologist Amy Cuddy about Power Posing. Certain “power poses” don’t just change how others perceive you…” Professor Cuddy says. “…they immediately change your body chemistry…and these changes affect the way you do your job and interact with other people.”
She concluded her talk with a startling revelation about herself, one that led her to choke up momentarily. Then the talk ended in a standing ovation. Watch Amy Cuddy’s 21 minute TED Talk here.
Cindy Ann Peterson – author of ‘My Style, My Way‘ also talks about the power posture in her book, saying our nonverbal behavior (including posture) gives away our inner personality and reflects our inner attitude. Also, when
interviewing for a job remember. Poor posture shows uncertainty and a lack of confidence and ability. Good posture conveys confidence and an air of capability. Overall, Posture is paramount to our future.
– Awakens Inner Value
– Lifts our Mood
– Makes people see us as powerful